Hey guys

I have an enquiry to make . I got a friend who wants to try with a modeling career. I was hoping if you guys can help me tell her what to do and what is needed in order to start.

I heard from some people that a portfolio which includes studio pictures is required. Is this true? and if it is..how much is it to do one?

Thanks and hope to hear from you experts.

Your friend definitely needs a portfolio so it can be submitted to the local modeling agencies. It does not have to be studio photographs; simple portraitures like outdoor portraits would do good enough (I've had friends who did outdoor portraitures for their portfolios). However, if you can add in studio photographs, it would be even better.

The pricing of a portfolio is charged by the photographer him/herself and sometimes photographers who want to improve or have a portfolio of his/her own to show others, they can do it free of charge. Like I said, it depends on the photographer.



This post has been edited by sacrosanct: Jan 5 2008, 10:40 PM

how nice of that. Thank you sacrosanct

Now that I know, would you like to recommend some photographers or what? Hahah im trying to help her due to vested interest. wakakakaka

Usually photographers can be found easily and if you have connection with friends whom are into serious photography (especially if they've been in the field for quite some time; preferably). However, the market for dSLR users have been soaring so there will be many newbies out there who'd like to try out portraitures (models) or weddings (I find that these two are the most "in" category). Be sure to pick the right photographer because the photos are very important for her portfolio. When looking for photographers, always see their portfolios and how they compose photos of the model and look at other photos too (after all you cannot judge by only looking at a category unless the photographer is extremely talented in shooting portraitures).

Well, some may not agree with my opinion above but I'd say, shooting portraitures is not easy because you need to get the right feel for the photos and it also depends on the contours of the respective model because not everyone can fit into a certain profile like for example; cool with dashing hints of sexiness in the eyes and face, or having the innocent outlook yet can be sweet at the same time, et cetera.



This post has been edited by sacrosanct: Jan 5 2008, 10:58 PM

i see. wow thanks for the expert insight

I'm one of those newbies who got a DSLR ( d40x) who want to venture but this requires someone better.

bro do you have msn or what.pm me : )

well, just get a 50mm prime lens and you're ready to take killer portrait shots!

Even with a 50mm prime, you still need to have the right settings and compositions for the portraitures. IMO.

what about a 10-20 for portraits?

That is too wide already and there'd be distortions in the photographs. I'd always go for prime lenses when it comes to shooting portraitures or a decent telephoto lens.

Wait, you're kidding right about using the 10-20mm ... Mwahahahaha!



This post has been edited by sacrosanct: Jan 5 2008, 11:44 PM

thanks for the warm welcome everyone.a lot of offers piling up in my email too.
who wants to shoot please pm or what : )

10-20mm? hahaha boy so technical >.<

This post has been edited by - D i a b l o -: Jan 6 2008, 12:15 AM